Karachi to Peshawar by train
Peshawar lies 1,109 km (689 mi) north of Karachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Pakistan rail, over roughly 1,353 km (841 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Karachi | Peshawar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 11.6 million | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 340 m (1,115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Stations on record | Karachi Cantonment Railway Station, Drigh Road railway station, Drigh Colony railway station | Peshawar City railway station |
Where to book trains from Karachi to Peshawar
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Staying in Peshawar
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Peshawar. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 961 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Peshawar from Karachi?
1,109 km (689 mi) in a straight line, north of Karachi; by road roughly 1,353 km (841 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Peshawar by train?
About 15 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Peshawar?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Peshawar?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Peshawar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.